In 1687, Isaac Newton published "Philosophiae naturalis principia mathematica" (the "Principia") a work which represents the greatest single advance in the history of science and human thought. In 1987, Queen's University, the Royal Military College of Canada, and the Royal Society of Canada sponsored a series of public lectures and seminars to celebrate the tercentenary of the publication of the "Principia."
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In 1687, Isaac Newton published "Philosophiae naturalis principia mathematica" (the "Principia") a work which represents the greatest single advance in the history of science and human thought. In 1987, Queen's University, the Royal Military College of Canada, and the Royal Society of Canada sponsored a series of public lectures and seminars to celebrate the tercentenary of the publication of the "Principia."
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Seller's Description:
Very Good. No Jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Small sticker remnant top front endpaper, otherwise very clean and sound. Based on lectures and papers given at a conference at Queen's University in Ontario in 1987. Published for Queen's Quarterly. 133 pp.
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Very Good. No Dust Jacket As Issued. Very good hardcover. Binding is tight and sturdy; boards and text also very good. From a private collection. Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.